How To Fix SLS248 - Customizing data already exists in the table.

SLS248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS - PAW - Message class

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Customizing data already exists in the table.

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SLS248 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS248, which states "Customizing data already exists in the table," typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify customizing data in a table where an entry with the same key already exists. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the configuration of a module or while importing transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the entry you are trying to create already exists in the database table.
  Transport Requests: If you are importing a transport request that contains entries that already exist in the target system, this error may occur.
  Configuration Errors: Sometimes, errors in the configuration process can lead to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant table for existing entries. Identify if the entry you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry: 
  
  If the entry